KL SALT

1) what are the main functions of salt in food products?

ANSWER: a) enhancing taste

b)antimicrobial or microbiological control agent.

c)contributes to certain chemical reactions that create a wide variety of food characteristics.

2) How the overall flavor products affected by the addition of salt?

ANSWER: The addition of salt affects the overall flavor of the products in five areas:

• Mouthfeel. Salted products were perceived as thicker or less watery.

• Sweetness. Adding salt enhanced the sweetness, in some cases to a higher degree than the increase in saltiness.

• Metallic or chemical off-notes. Salt often decreased or masked these flavors.

• Flavor balance. Salt rounded out the balance, blended flavors together and increased the perception of flavor intensity.

• Saltiness. The increase in the perception of saltiness depended on the level used and the product.